817. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Health if he is looking into setting up a fund for the Covid vaccine injury (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25257/24]

Work is ongoing to design a proposed model for a vaccine damage scheme and officials in my department are working through related policy matters. The development of such a model needs detailed consideration to ensure that it is appropriately designed. Once the model is developed, I will bring it to Cabinet for approval.